Cerence and WFCO Partner to Develop Intuitive, AI-Powered RV Cabin Experience

Cerence and RV technology leader WFCO will unite their respective conversational AI and RV innovations to enhance safety, comfort and productivity

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today announced a new partnership with WFCO Electronics to create a first-of-its kind digital cabin experience for recreational vehicles (RVs) as Cerence expands beyond the car to deliver AI solutions for all types of mobility. With 40 years of experience, WFCO is the industry leader in providing innovative, high-quality power products for RVs.

As connectivity and AI-powered technologies revolutionize the passenger car market, the opportunity to enhance the RV experience is clear. Leveraging Cerence’s industry-leading conversational AI combined with WFCO’s decades of leadership in electronics and technology for RVs, the companies will transform the in-vehicle experience for RV drivers and passengers through an in-vehicle assistant deeply integrated with the vehicle and its sensors. Together, Cerence and WFCO will create a voice-enabled interaction platform for RVs that will enhance safety, comfort and productivity on the road, creating an incredible experience for all RV passengers, regardless of whether they’re driving or simply enjoying the journey.

“RV owners worldwide have long enjoyed the many benefits that RV travel provides – extended time with family and friends, proximity to the outdoors, and flexibility in their travels,” said Jack Cheng, CEO, WFCO. “We are excited to update and transform this in-vehicle experience, bringing many of the innovative technologies present in today’s passenger cars into the RV market. In Cerence, we’ve found the perfect partner to team with to deliver an entirely new smart digital cabin experience to RV owners globally as we chart WFCO’s mission to become the center of RV energy management.”

“Conversational AI has transformed many aspects of consumer mobility, enabling voice-powered interaction that simplifies drivers’ interactions with their cars and improves their day-to-day journeys,” said Stefan Ortmanns, CEO, Cerence. “We are thrilled to expand beyond the car to bring our proven innovation and technology leadership to a new area of mobility – RVs – and to partner with WFCO, a known, experienced player who is leading the way in RV innovation.”

The companies expect to introduce their new digital cabin experience for RVs in 2023. For more information about WFCO, visit www.wfcoelectronics.com. To learn more about Cerence, visit www.cerence.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Cerence Inc.

Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the mobility world. As an innovation partner to the world’s leading automakers and mobility OEMs, it is helping advance the future of connected mobility through intuitive, powerful interaction between humans and their vehicles, connecting consumers’ digital lives to their daily journeys no matter where they are. Cerence’s track record is built on more than 20 years of knowledge and more than 450 million cars shipped with Cerence technology. Whether it’s connected cars, autonomous driving, e-vehicles, or two-wheelers, Cerence is mapping the road ahead. For more information, visit www.cerence.com

About WFCO

WFCO has served the RV industry for over 40 years. For decades, WFCO innovations have helped increase power for RVs, improve efficiency, reduce size and weight, simplify installation, improve signal quality, and much more. As such, WFCO Electronics is the leader in manufacturing, distribution, and servicing of power conversion products in the RV industry and continues to innovate and remains dedicated to staying a big step ahead of the competition.  WFCO is the heartbeat of today’s RVs™. For more information, visit www.wfcoelectronics.com.

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Kate Hickman | Tel: 339-215-4583 | Email: [email protected]

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PDS Biotech Announces Abstracts Involving Research of PDS0101 Accepted for Presentation at SITC 2022

Abstracts highlight data from Phase 2 clinical trials – PDS0101-CRT combination study in cervical cancer and PDS0101-based triple combination study in HPV16-expressing cancers

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PDS Biotechnology Corporation (Nasdaq: PDSB), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing a growing pipeline of targeted immunotherapies for cancer and infectious disease, today announced that two abstracts reporting the results of clinical development studies of PDS0101 have been accepted for presentation at the 37th Annual Meeting for the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC 2022) being held November 8-12, 2022, in Boston.  

PDS0101 is PDS Biotech’s lead candidate being developed as a treatment for HPV-expressing cancers. The abstracts accepted for presentation at SITC 2022 highlight research from the ongoing IMMUNOCERV Phase 2 clinical trial investigating PDS0101 in combination with standard of care chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for the treatment of locally advanced cervical cancers and the phase 2 clinical trial involving the PDS0101-based triple combination therapy in advanced HPV16-expressing cancers. The IMMUNOCERV clinical trial is being led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The PDS0101 triple combination clinical trial is being led by the Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

“We are pleased that abstracts highlighting the therapeutic potential of PDS0101 in locally advanced cervical cancer and advanced refractory HPV16-expressing cancers were accepted for presentation at SITC 2022,” said Dr. Frank Bedu-Addo, Chief Executive Officer of PDS Biotech. “Having this research accepted for presentation at SITC, one of the preeminent oncology conferences, showcases the quality of clinical research being performed with PDS0101 and the potential of our Versamune® technology in the development of immunotherapies to address various cancer indications that remain underserved by current treatment options.”

Abstract Number: 674
Abstract Title:  IMMUNOCERV, an ongoing Phase II trial combining PDS0101, an HPV-specific T cell immunotherapy, with chemotherapy and radiation for treatment of locally advanced cervical cancers
Presenting Author: Dr. Ann Klopp, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Session Date: Friday, Nov. 11

Abstract Number: 695
Abstract Title:  Immune correlates associated with clinical benefit in patients with checkpoint refractory HPV-associated malignancies treated with triple combination immunotherapy
Presenting Author: Dr. Meg Goswami, National Cancer Institute
Session Date: Thursday, Nov. 10

About PDS Biotechnology

PDS Biotech is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing a growing pipeline of targeted cancer and infectious disease immunotherapies based on our proprietary Versamune® and Infectimune™ T cell-activating technology platforms. We believe our targeted Versamune® based candidates have the potential to overcome the limitations of current immunotherapy by inducing large quantities of high-quality, potent polyfunctional tumor specific CD4+ helper and CD8+ killer T cells. To date, our lead Versamune® clinical candidate, PDS0101, has demonstrated the potential to reduce tumors and stabilize disease in combination with approved and investigational therapeutics in patients with a broad range of HPV-expressing cancers in multiple Phase 2 clinical trials. Our Infectimune™ based vaccines have also demonstrated the potential to induce not only robust and durable neutralizing antibody responses, but also powerful T cell responses, including long-lasting memory T cell responses in pre-clinical studies to date. To learn more, please visit www.pdsbiotech.com or follow us on Twitter at @PDSBiotech.

About PDS0101

PDS Biotech’s lead candidate, PDS0101, combines the utility of the Versamune® platform with targeted antigens in HPV-expressing cancers. In partnership with Merck & Co., PDS Biotech is evaluating a combination of PDS0101 and KEYTRUDA® in a Phase 2 study in first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer, and also in second line treatment of recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer in patients who have failed prior checkpoint inhibitor therapy. A National Cancer Institute-supported Phase 2 clinical study of PDS0101 in a triple combination therapy is also being conducted in checkpoint inhibitor refractory patients with multiple advanced HPV-associated cancers. A third Phase 2 clinical trial in first line treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer is being led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. A final Phase 2 clinical trial of PDS0101 monotherapy in first line treatment of newly diagnosed patients HPV16+ head and neck cancer patients is being conducted at the Mayo Clinic.

KEYTRUDA® is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.

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Versamune® is a registered trademark and Infectimune™ is a trademark of PDS Biotechnology.

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Schlumberger Partners with Gradiant to Deliver Sustainable Production of Battery-Grade Lithium Compounds

Schlumberger Partners with Gradiant to Deliver Sustainable Production of Battery-Grade Lithium Compounds

Collaboration aims to maximize mineral recovery and reduce environmental footprint

HOUSTON & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Schlumberger announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Gradiant, a global water solutions provider, to introduce a key sustainable technology into the production process for battery-grade lithium compounds.

As part of Schlumberger’s NeoLith Energy direct lithium extraction (DLE) and production flowsheet, Gradiant technology is used to concentrate the lithium solution and generate fresh water—a critical element in sustainable lithium production from brine.

“Proper natural resource management is essential in mineral production, and nowhere more so than in lithium,” said Gavin Rennick, president of Schlumberger’s New Energy business. “The unprecedented growth in demand for this critical mineral requires high-quality production without compromising sustainability. The integration of Gradiant technology into our direct lithium extraction (DLE) flowsheet has been key in our strategy to improve sustainability in the global lithium production industry.”

Gradiant’s new solution enhances the impact of the sustainable lithium extraction process—reduced time-to-market and environmental footprint. The technology enables high levels of lithium concentration in a fraction of the time required by conventional methods, while also reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption, and capital costs when compared to thermal-based technologies. This technology integration can be applied into new lithium mineral extraction and production sites, opening opportunities to untapped lithium production regions, as well as existing lithium production operations.

The collaboration will enable the lithium industry to meet surging mineral demand with a previously unattainable level of water utilization, by simultaneously lowering the consumption of fresh water and reducing wastewater.

“We are excited to be working with Schlumberger, with whom we are pioneering a new era of sustainable mineral resource recovery,” said Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant. “This is made possible by Gradiant’s deep understanding of the complex chemistry that underlies the production processes, which is then operationalized by machine learning and digital technology. The sustainability impact of the integrated Schlumberger process, combined with Gradiant solutions, is a game-changer for the lithium production market. This strategic partnership will enable the global expansion of Gradiant’s technology in this important industry.”

About Schlumberger

Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) is a technology company that partners with customers to access energy. Our people, representing over 160 nationalities, are providing leading digital solutions and deploying innovative technologies to enable performance and sustainability for the global energy industry. With expertise in more than 120 countries, Schlumberger collaborates to create technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. In the world of new energy, Schlumberger leverages its intellectual and business capital to focus on low-carbon and carbon-neutral technologies, including ventures in the domains of hydrogen, lithium, energy storage, carbon capture, utilization and sequestration, geothermal power and geoenergy.

For more information, visit www.newenergy.slb.com

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, Gradiant serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries. Gradiant was founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is uniquely positioned to address the world’s increasing challenges created by industrialization, population growth, and water stress. Today, with over 450 employees, Gradiant operates from its global headquarters in Boston, regional headquarters and global technology labs in Singapore, and offices across twelve countries.

For additional information, visit www.gradiant.com.

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Alzamend Neuro Announces Addition of Healthy Subjects to Ongoing Phase IIA Clinical Trial for AL001 in Alzheimer’s Subjects

Alzamend Neuro Announces Addition of Healthy Subjects to Ongoing Phase IIA Clinical Trial for AL001 in Alzheimer’s Subjects

Alzamend pursuing additional indications of bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder for AL001

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALZN) (“Alzamend”), an early clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel products for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (“Alzheimer’s”), bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder (“MDD”) and post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”), today announced it has dosed its first healthy adult subject in its Phase IIA multiple ascending dose (“MAD”) study of AL001 in subjects with dementia related to Alzheimer’s. This blinded, placebo-controlled trial (AL001-02) was initiated in May 2022 and is designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of AL001 under multiple-dose, steady-state conditions and determine the maximum tolerated dose.

Alzamend is also pursuing AL001 for the treatment of bipolar disorder, MDD and PTSD. Based upon a recommendation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) after its review and commentary on Alzamend’s pre-investigational new drug (“IND”) briefing package for development of AL001 for bipolar disorder, MDD and PTSD, the ongoing clinical trial in Alzheimer’s patients has been expanded. As the safety and tolerability of AL001 would need to be tested in healthy and elderly adults before Alzamend could initiate later-stage testing of AL001 for bipolar disorder, MDD and PTSD, the addition of healthy and elderly adults to the on-going AL001-02 clinical trial would expedite the timing of further clinical trials. Alzamend will test AL001 in four healthy adult and elderly adult cohorts of eight subjects under MAD conditions.

AL001, a novel lithium-salicylate-L-proline engineered ionic cocrystal lithium delivery system, is under development as an oral treatment for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, and more recently for other neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. AL001 has the potential to deliver benefits of marketed lithium carbonate while mitigating or avoiding current toxicities associated with lithium. In a Phase I relative bioavailability comparison of AL001 to lithium carbonate completed in March 2022, AL001 was shown to be bioequivalent at 50% less the dosage of lithium carbonate and the shapes of the lithium plasma concentration versus time curves were similar. Additionally, AL001 salicylate plasma concentrations were observed to be well tolerated and consistently within safe limits and the safety profiles of both AL001 and the marketed lithium carbonate capsule were benign.

“Adding healthy adult and elderly subjects to the Phase IIA MAD clinical trial is in response to recent FDA guidance regarding our forthcoming INDs for AL001 as a treatment of bipolar disorder, MDD and PTSD,” said Stephan Jackman, Chief Executive Officer of Alzamend. “We are one step closer to providing patients, caregivers and clinicians with a major improvement over current lithium-based treatments that can help over 40 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, MDD and PTSD. We look forward to completing the AL001-02 study and further advancing clinical development of this promising potential therapeutic.”

About Alzamend Neuro

Alzamend is an early clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel products for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, MDD and PTSD. Our mission is to rapidly develop and market safe and effective treatments. Our current pipeline consists of two novel therapeutic drug candidates, AL001 – a patented ionic cocrystal technology delivering lithium via a therapeutic combination of lithium, salicylate, and L-proline, and ALZN002 – a patented method using a mutant-peptide sensitized cell as a cell-based therapeutic vaccine that seeks to restore the ability of a patient’s immunological system to combat Alzheimer’s. Both of our product candidates are licensed from the University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. pursuant to royalty-bearing exclusive worldwide licenses.

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Afterpay’s New Monthly Payment Solution Gives Consumers More Ways to Pay

Afterpay’s New Monthly Payment Solution Gives Consumers More Ways to Pay

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Afterpay, a leader in “Buy Now, Pay Later” payments, today introduced a new payment solution that give consumers even more choice, flexibility and time to pay, with transparent terms to support responsible spending – just in time for the busy holiday shopping season.

Consumers who select Afterpay’s monthly payment option can budget their money over a six or twelve month period for purchases between $400 and $4,000 with consumer-friendly payment terms1 including:

  • No late fees
  • No compounding interest with a cap on total interest owed
  • A clear view of what is owed at time of purchase which won’t increase during the course of the payment plan

Designed for purchases between $400 and $4,000, merchants can now offer Afterpay for more items in more categories without paying additional transaction fees or integration costs – while benefiting from new customer growth, increased sales, and higher average order values. Initially offered to existing customers making online purchases, the monthly payment solution will be available for in-person purchases in 2023.

“Our new offering is a natural extension of the Afterpay experience – giving customers a new way to take more control and have more choice in the way they pay,” said Lee Hatton, head of Cash App Asia Pacific. “We look forward to supporting customers with yet another smart budgeting tool.”

Starting today consumers can use Afterpay’s monthly payment option at US merchant websites including Bellacor.com, EyeBuyDirect, FWRD, and Your Mechanic among others, with additional merchant partners coming soon. The company plans to extend the offering to merchants outside the U.S. in 2023.

Afterpay gives consumers the ability to use their own money and pay over time without having to turn to expensive credit cards which can lead to revolving and compounding debt. Built from the ground up to help consumers pay responsibly, more than 98% of Afterpay transactions never incur a late fee and more than 90% of Afterpay transactions are paid with a debit card.2

Since 2020, US consumer spending on BNPL has increased 660 percent3. This is more than five times the rate of growth for debit card spending (43 percent) and credit card spending (8 percent).4

Afterpay’s monthly payment option is offered to existing customers in partnership with First Electronic Bank, Member FDIC. Merchants and shoppers can find more information about the monthly payment option here.

About Afterpay

Afterpay is transforming the way we pay by allowing anyone to buy products immediately and pay over time – enabling simple, transparent and responsible spending. We are on a mission to power an economy in which everyone wins.

Afterpay is offered by thousands of the world’s favorite retailers and used by millions of active global customers5. Afterpay is currently available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain, where it is known as Clearpay. Afterpay is a wholly owned subsidiary of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ).

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1 You must be over 18, a resident of the U.S. and meet additional eligibility criteria to qualify. Loans through the Afterpay Pay Monthly program are underwritten and issued by First Electronic Bank, Member FDIC. A down payment may be required. APRs range from 0% to 35.99%, depending on eligibility. As an example, a 12 month $1,000 loan with 21% APR would have 11 monthly payments of $93.11 and 1 payment of $93.19 for a total payment of $1,117.40. Loans are subject to credit check and approval and are not available to residents of Hawaii, West Virginia, New Mexico and Nevada. Valid debit card, accessible credit report and acceptance of final terms required to apply. Estimated payment amounts shown on product pages exclude taxes and shipping charges, which are added at checkout. Click here for complete terms.

here to link to: Consumer Lending (Pay Monthly) Loan Agreement (*not* Installment Agreement for Afterpay pay-in-4)

2 Figures as of June 30, 2022

3Source: The Next Generation Index, February 2022

4Source: The Next Generation Index, February 2022

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OneMain Financial Extends Relief to Customers Impacted by Hurricane Ian

OneMain Financial Extends Relief to Customers Impacted by Hurricane Ian

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OneMain Financial, the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit, has implemented a Borrower’s Assistance program to provide relief to customers in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian. The program will provide options to eligible customers, including deferring loan payments. The assistance will be available through Oct. 31 for customers in 17 counties in Florida: Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia.

The company continues to monitor other states and counties that may have been impacted. Additionally, OneMain will host a community relief event on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Eastern at the company’s branch in Port Charlotte, to distribute supplies to families in need.

“The devastating effects of Hurricane Ian have impacted so many communities in Florida,” said Joe LaCopo, Senior Managing Director at OneMain Financial. “Our thoughts are with those who are recovering, and our team is doing what we can to help those in need.”

OneMain has 69 branches and more than 400 team members in Florida. The company services nearly 170,000 customer accounts in the state.

In addition to a possible deferment, the program ensures that eligible borrowers who have contacted a OneMain representative and been accepted into the program do not incur late fees and returned payment fees.

Customers should call 844-791-3990 to discuss assistance options.

About OneMain Financial

OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. We empower our customers to solve today’s problems and reach a better financial future through personalized solutions available online and in 1,400 locations across 44 states. OneMain is committed to making a positive impact on the people and the communities we serve. For additional information, please visit OneMainFinancial.com.

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Guilford County Schools Safely Usher In The New Academic Year With Evolv Technology

Guilford County Schools Safely Usher In The New Academic Year With Evolv Technology

North Carolina district chose Evolv after seeing impressive results from nearby cities

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with Guilford County Schools in North Carolina. Evolv’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express® screening solution began being used in nearly 20 of the district’s high schools starting with the 2022-2023 academic year.

After seeing the successful use of Evolv Express in the neighboring Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system, the district spoke with Evolv Technology about how Evolv Express could be used to screen for potential threats while enabling a comfortable entry into school for students.

Evolv Express allows for a faster and better security process as people can walk through without always having to stop or undergo invasive screening while the system works to detect and pinpoint the location of concealed weapons. Traditional metal detectors at schools can cause backups at entrances and delays to the start of the school day, as students are subject to a manual screening process, as well as tend to make students feel less safe and unsettled. With Evolv Express in place, there is no hassle of undergoing an invasive, hands-on security check at the start of the day.

“The Evolv system allows us to add another layer of security for our schools, without detracting from the learning environment,” said Mike Richey, executive director of emergency management at Guilford County Schools. “After successfully launching the system in all high schools at the start of the school year, we are now using it for sporting events and other large gatherings.”

Guilford County Schools is using 44 Evolv Express screening systems across 19 high schools. The technology will help keep tens of thousands of students, educators, and staff safe in the state’s third-largest school district. In addition to its use in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools, Evolv Express is currently in use in more than 26 schools across the U.S. including schools in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Fayette County, West Virginia and Champaign, Illinois.

“Our vision is a safer world for people wherever they gather,” said Peter George, CEO of Evolv Technology. “Working with Guilford County, and a growing list of schools around the country, is at the center of that vision and allows schools to keep the focus on providing a quality education.”

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is transforming human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 350 million people, second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category. Evolv Technology®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, and Evolv Cortex AI® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.

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Twist Bioscience to Present at JSNN NanoImpacts 2022

Twist Bioscience to Present at JSNN NanoImpacts 2022

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that Steffen Hellmold, senior vice president, business development for data storage, will present at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) NanoImpacts 2022: Semiconductor Synthetic Biology and Beyond taking place October 13-15, 2022 in Greensboro, NC.

Mr. Hellmold will participate in the panel “Perspectives on SemiSynBio: Progress to Date; What’s Missing? And What’s Next?” on Thursday, October 13 at 2:10 PM ET. He will give a keynote speech on Friday, October 14 at 9:00 AM ET on progress being made towards delivering DNA data storage at scale.

The NanoImpacts 2022 Conference highlights progress being made towards achieving goals laid out in the 2018 SemiSynBio Roadmap (SSBR), refines the vision for future initiatives and explores potential synthetic biology and nanomaterial processes and application opportunities beyond the scope of the SSBR.

About Twist Bioscience Corporation

Twist Bioscience is a leading and rapidly growing synthetic biology and genomics company that has developed a disruptive DNA synthesis platform to industrialize the engineering of biology. The core of the platform is a proprietary technology that pioneers a new method of manufacturing synthetic DNA by “writing” DNA on a silicon chip. Twist is leveraging its unique technology to manufacture a broad range of synthetic DNA-based products, including synthetic genes, tools for next-generation sequencing (NGS) preparation, and antibody libraries for drug discovery and development. Twist is also pursuing longer-term opportunities in digital data storage in DNA and biologics drug discovery. Twist makes products for use across many industries including healthcare, industrial chemicals, agriculture and academic research.

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TrustRadius Names Docebo a 2022 Tech Cares Award Winner for Demonstrating Strong Corporate Social Responsibility

TrustRadius Names Docebo a 2022 Tech Cares Award Winner for Demonstrating Strong Corporate Social Responsibility

Learning suite provider recognized for fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion and giving back to the community

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: DCBO; TSX: DCBO) (“Docebo” or the “Company”), a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered learning suite provider, today announced that TrustRadius, the most trusted research and review platform, has recognized Docebo with a 2022 Tech Cares Award. This third-annual award celebrates companies that have gone above and beyond to provide impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs for their employees and surrounding communities.

“Docebo has earned a 2022 Tech Cares award for demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility,” said Megan Headley, VP of Research at TrustRadius. “Docebo released their first ESG report earlier this year, outlining their initiatives and how they support their values of accountability, impact, and togetherness. These initiatives included creating new resource groups to foster inclusion for their employees and prioritizing renewal energy sources for 80% of their offices.”

To be accepted for the TrustRadius Tech Cares Award, each nominated organization had to be a B2B technology company that demonstrated impactful CSR initiatives in one of the following categories: volunteerism, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, charitable giving, and fundraising, support for in-office and remote employees, or environmental sustainability initiatives. Everyone was welcome to nominate an organization for this award, including those who work for or with the company. The TrustRadius research team thoroughly vetted all nominations, and the supporting materials were provided by the nominated companies.

“It’s an honor to receive this recognition from TrustRadius for the second year in a row,” said Claudio Erba, CEO and Founder of Docebo. “We believe it is important to inspire a better future through technology, by living by our core values and embracing corporate social responsibility to effect positive change. We couldn’t have accomplished all that we have without the amazing group of employees and employee resource groups who work tirelessly behind the scenes on many of our CSR initiatives, and our loyal partners and customers who continue to support our efforts every step of the way.”

About Docebo

Docebo is redefining the way enterprises leverage technology to create and manage content, deliver training, and understand the business impact of their learning experiences. With Docebo’s multi-product learning suite, enterprises around the world are equipped to tackle any learning challenge and create a true learning culture within their organization.

Learn why our customers love Docebo by visiting ourcustomer stories page.

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Adicet Bio to Present Preclinical Data from Allogeneic Gamma Delta T Cell Pipeline Programs at The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 37th Annual Meeting

Adicet Bio to Present Preclinical Data from Allogeneic Gamma Delta T Cell Pipeline Programs at The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 37th Annual Meeting

Adicet to Host R&D Webcast Event on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 9:00am EST

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Adicet Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACET), a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing first in class, allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and adaptor (CAd) gamma delta T cell therapies today announced four preclinical abstract poster presentations at the upcoming Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 37th Annual Meeting taking place November 8-12, 2022 in Boston, MA.

Poster Presentations:

Abstract Title: Innate-Enhanced Chimeric Adaptors (CAd): A Newly-Described Approach for Augmenting Potency of γδ T Cell Immunotherapy

Poster/Abstract Number: 198

Presenting Author: Marissa Herrman, Ph.D.

Date/Time: November 11, 2022 from 9:00am – 9:00pm EST

Title: Preclinical Discovery and Characterization of Allogeneic anti-PSMA γδ CAR T Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Poster/Abstract Number: 203

Presenting Author: Nitya S. Ramadoss, Ph.D.

Date/Time: November 10, 2022 from 9:00am – 9:00pm EST

Abstract Title: Allogeneic “off-the-shelf” γδ T cells modified with CD27- containing CAR for targeting CD70+ cancers

Poster/Abstract Number: 246

Presenting Author: Kevin P. Nishimoto, Ph.D.

Date/Time: November 11, 2022 from 9:00am – 9:00pm EST

Abstract Title: Preclinical Discovery and Evaluation of Allogeneic “off-the-shelf” γδ CAR T Cells Targeting B7-H6+ Tumors

Poster/Abstract Number: 247

Presenting Author: Kevin P. Nishimoto, Ph.D.

Date/Time: November 10, 2022 from 9:00am – 9:00pm EST

The abstracts will be available in a Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC) supplement, which will be published on Monday, November 7 at 8:00am EST on www.sitcancer.org.

R&D Webcast

Adicet will host an R&D webcast presentation on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 9:00am EST to provide an overview of its R&D pipeline.

About Adicet Bio, Inc.

Adicet Bio, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and adaptor (CAd) gamma delta T cell therapies engineered to enhance selective tumor targeting, facilitate innate and adaptive anti-tumor immune response, and improve persistence for durable activity in patients. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.adicetbio.com.

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